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Teaching your French bulldog puppy tips

May 1, 2008 – 5:24 am
Image via Wikipedia By the time you bring your new puppy home he will probably be around 8 to 10 weeks old and this is the perfect age to start teaching him. French bulldogs are known for their stubbornness so it is important that you start out as you mean to go on from the word go. Here are some of the most important things you should start teaching your new puppy straight away: The routine It is very important to teach your new puppy how life will be in his new home, puppies like to feel safe and have some kind of routine to their day and now is a good time to start. Some of the things you should teach him are: * Where he will sleep. * Where to find his food and water.

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What to look for in a puppy

May 1, 2008 – 5:22 am
Image via Wikipedia Once you have decided on the breed of puppy you want and the sex of the puppy the next big question you should ask yourself is which puppy you should choose and what to look for when going to buy your puppy. Searching for information on the internet could have led to more confusion, so here are some helpful sensible hints to help you decide what to look for when you choose your new puppy: Evaluate the litter You should never feel rushed into making a decision and choosing a puppy, a reputable breeder will give you all the time you need when choosing your puppy, but don't be swayed by their choice. While the breeder can give you good advice on caring for your new puppy and most will be honest, there are some who might try to ...

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What to look for in a boarding kennel

May 1, 2008 – 5:20 am
Image via Wikipedia However much we love our dog there may be times when it's just not possible to be together and during this time we may need to place them into a boarding kennel. It will be hard leaving your dog especially if this is the first time and you'll worry if they are going to be looked after well, will they miss you, and will they get taken for a walk or be comforted if there scared. These are all natural feelings as your dog will be part of the family and you wouldn't leave one of the members of your family with just anyone. The same applies to your dog with a little careful checking and looking around you can find a boarding kennel which can satisfy all your questions. Here are some tips when choosing a boarding ...

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Finding your lost dog tips

May 1, 2008 – 5:17 am
Image via Wikipedia Sometimes even with the best care in the world a dog or puppy can become lost or even worse stolen from the home, this will of course be a traumatic experience for the whole family particularly if your dog as been part of your family for many years. Here are some useful tips should the worse happen and you and your pet become separated: Contact your local animal shelter or animal control agency The first step you should take when you realise your dog is missing is to contact your local animal control agency and shelter. Provide them with a recent photograph and as much detail as you can regarding your dogs size, colour, weight, and sex, any special or distinctive markings and name of your dog.

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Buy French bulldogs tips

May 1, 2008 – 5:16 am
Image via Wikipedia * Make sure that you research the breed thoroughly before you buy a puppy or dog, never make an impulse purchase and buy the first puppy from the first breeder you find. * Be honest with the breeder about what you're looking for when you go to see the puppies or dogs, if you are looking for a show dog then don't tell the breeder you want a pet because you think this will cost you less. A responsible breeder will sell their French bulldogs as pets with limited registration papers and you will not be able to show your dog without full papers.

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Top 10 essential dog caring tips

May 1, 2008 – 5:14 am
Image by Bill in Ash Vegas via Flickr Your dog is your companion who will give you many years of love, friendship and loyalty in exchange for loving care, safe shelter, clean water and decent food. They also rely on you to provide them with health care when they are ill and regular exercise and grooming to help keep them fit and healthy. Listed below are 10 essentials for keeping your dog fit and healthy for many years to come: 1. make sure that you give your dog a collar and that it includes an identity tag with your name and telephone number on it, or even better have an electronic tag fitted just under your dogs skin, this makes it easy to track your dog should it get lost or stolen.

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The French bulldog’s tail - how short?

May 1, 2008 – 5:11 am
Image by Conson via Flickr When you look back at some of the first ever French bulldogs you notice one thing straight away, the length of their tails. French bulldogs back then had much longer tails than the dogs of today, however there is no doubt that bulldogs selected for breeding did have the shortest tails or that tails were docked for one of the following reasons: * As a way to avoid paying tax. * To strengthen the back and increase the speed. * To help prevent the tail being bitten while the dog was "ratting".

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French bulldog breed standard

May 1, 2008 – 5:09 am
Image via Wikipedia If you are thinking of showing your French bulldog then you will have bought the puppy from a reputable breeder who has strived to raise show dogs and whose puppies come from winning show dogs. The breeder will have given you advice when choosing your puppy and the puppy will have all the appropriate papers needed for showing. There are certain criteria which the show dog must posses in order to become a champion and these are set out as follows: General appearance - the body should be sturdy, compact and solid with good bone, the coat should be short, smooth and good overall balance is essential. Characteristics - full of courage with clown like qualities, the ears should be bat like and the tail should be short but not docked. Temperament - deeply affectionate and intelligent. Head and skull ...

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Dogs: Purebreed vs. mixed breeds

May 1, 2008 – 5:08 am
Image via Wikipedia While you might have in mind the exact breed of puppy you want many people have to make this decision when thinking of buying a puppy, there are so many different breeds to choose from each possessing qualities of their own. However there is also another option available when buying a puppy and this is buying a mixed breed puppy. A mixed breed puppy can be just as beautiful as a pure bred and they are just as intelligent, a mixed breed is a mixture of two different breeds of dog somewhere down the line. Depending on if it is a first generation mixed, for example the mother could be a Labrador and the father a German Shepard then the puppy could look very similar to either of its parents and have the traits associated with both.

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Preparing for your new puppy

May 1, 2008 – 5:04 am
Image via Wikipedia A new puppy will make a big change to your household until the puppy gets settled in and there may be many times you will wonder if having a puppy was such a good idea in the first place. The first few weeks will be the hardest until the new puppy gets used to his surroundings and his new family, so a little patience and perseverance will be what are needed from you at this stage. You can makes things run a little smoother by some planning before your puppy arrives in your home. What you will need * A plastic dog crate. * Hard to destroy and easily washable bedding.

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